Gene Walsh Dies: Former Longtime NBC Press & Publicity Chief Was 87

Whitley Gilbert and Ron Johnson with no idea their storylines on A Different World reflected real people and experiences. “I don’t even think I realized that HBCUs were a thing,” the All American: Homecoming showrunner told ESSENCE. “I was born in New York, but my family is Nigerian and we moved back to Nigeria when I was five. Most of what I knew about American culture, even though I was born here, was what I saw on TV.“I just loved that it was Black characters of all shades and types, and backgrounds that were all at this higher learning institution,” she added.

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As Patrick Mahomes makes headlines for his accomplishments on the field, his family often raises eyebrows for off-the-field antics.

Live and learn. Courteney Cox has no regrets about dissolving her fillers a few years back, but the 57-year-old Friends alum admits that there is “intense” pressure to look perpetually young as an actress. 

From fit model to mom! Maralee Nichols has been documenting her postpartum progress since giving birth to her and Tristan Thompson’s son in December 2021.

They forgot her f–king birthday! Molly Ringwald lived out a scene from Sixteen Candles when her mother forgot her birthday.

wedding.Taking to Reddit, the bride's mum shared the story and asked whether she was in the wrong for attending the nuptials.She explained that her youngest, 28, was marrying her eldest daughter's ex-fiancé.The mum wrote: "Jennifer is mad at me because I'm going to Hayleigh's wedding. "She says that, 'I'm condoning her bad sister's behaviour as always', but that's simply not true."And she explained that her eldest called off the wedding because her youngest had been dating the groom.

Naga Munchetty took a cheeky swipe at her co-star Rick Edwards when she stepped in to present a Radio 5 show with him.BBC Breakfast star Naga fronts her own Radio 5 show, but she filled in for her BBC colleague Rachel Burden on Monday (February 21) - who was absent.Naga normally presents her Radio 5 show Monday to Wednesday at 11am, but she took the reigns on Rachel's Live Breakfast show alongside Rick Edwards.Naga didn't miss an opportunity to tease Rick on Twitter before she sat in for Rachel, though, and she joked that her colleague Rick "may regret" inviting her on this week.Speaking to her 265,000 followers, she wrote: "n your ears a little earlier today @bbc5live from 0600-0900 with @rickedwards1 letting me share the Breakfast studio with him..."Naga added: "Will he regret it?"Naga's fans loved the cheeky comment and rushed to comment on the BBC star's post.One fan wrote: "Well it would be an honour to work with a nice lady like you Naga."A second quipped: "He'll be sorry."A third said: "He'd be silly if he did!"A fourth added: "I missed [the show] this morning."Speaking on her new slot, Naga said she'd be stepping for Rachel over the next few days.She started off: "Good morning to you. Rick, hello.

Lorraine were less than impressed with the show’s host as she showered Phillip Schofield in compliments over his extensive presenting career for an entire show. Some viewers tweeted that they were "turning over" due to the apparent "love fest" that occurred on Lorraine Kelly’s programme after she celebrated Phillip’s 40 years in show-business.Lorraine had previously been away from her morning chat show for a week and returned with a tribute to her ITV co-star.Many fans were annoyed that their usual programme was disrupted, especially since Lorraine Kelly was missing from the previous show.Lorraine took her annual half-term break and the programme was presented by Christine Lampard in her absence.At the end of Good Morning Britain the programme cut to Lorraine, who was not in her studio where the programme usually takes place.The 62-year-old was outside a dressing room in the ITV studios, ready to give an award to presenting titan Phillip Schofield with a large number 40.59-year-old Phillip was amazed to see his friend at the door, excited to mark his milestone achievement.The pair then sat together and discussed his four decade long career but many fans were disappointed that the hour-long show mainly focussed on Schofield’s life.One disgruntled viewer tweeted out: "Lorraine this morning, just an appalling love fest and I guess it will continue for the rest of the morning.

A woman has been charged with murder after she allegedly stabbed her disabled husband 140 times, according to police.Joan Burke, 61, from Florida, who is being held without bond, is also said to have pounded her husband, Melvin Weller, 62, on the head with a meat cleaver.He was allegedly found laying in a pool of blood by his step son, who had just arrived home from work, before he called the police. Palm Springs Police officers arrived at the house in the southern state on the evening of February 11 to find the body and the blood that covered more than half the kitchen floor, according to court documents obtained by CNN affiliate WPTV.Investigators also found a mop, a broom and other cleaning tools next to the body.When asked by the 911 dispatcher if anyone else was at home at the time, the caller "paused for several seconds and then said his mother Joan Burke was there," the aforementioned report stated.When officers arrived, they noticed blood splatters and smears on the walls, cabinets, and counters of the kitchen.

Juventus signing is reportedly dating Miss Italy winner Carolina Stramare, which may suggest why the Serbian wanted to stay in the country during the transfer window.Stramare has been compared to Hollywood star Megan Fox due to several physical similarities, and she was awarded the Miss Italy crown in 2019.Vlahovic was targeted by Arsenal this January as Mikel Arteta desperately searched for a new centre-forward, with the club now left with just Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah.But Vlahovic chose to move to Serie A giants Juventus, and he has the full support of the 23-year-old model.Stramare has more than 350,000 followers on Instagram, and has been dubbed the 'Italian Megan Fox' by multiple outlets in Italy.The winner of Miss Italy has reportedly 'stole Vlahovic's heart', and Stramare is now watching her partner lead the line for one of the biggest clubs in the country.Vlahovic captured a lot of attention during a breakthrough 18 months at Fiorentina, but made the move to Juventus for £66million, much to the disappointment of his former supporters who protested the transfer.The Serbian forward netted 41 goals in 64 matches for Fiorentina, and the Old Lady fought off competition from the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham to secure the star.

United States political candidate has been slammed after dishing out verbal abuse to several children while she was drunk. According to local news, Abby Broyles, a candidate for Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District, was “aggressive” towards a group of pre-teen girls who were sleeping over at a friend's house.A new report from NonDoc.com claims that Ms Broyles was drinking wine, and called once of the girls an “acne f****r”, and shouted “Hispanic f****r” to another.It is also claimed that she labelled another child “judgy” while using more expletive-laden language.

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Police have issued an urgent appeal to try and find a missing teenager who 'may have travelled to Manchester'.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a list of steps in the next part of England's Covid plan.

America's Got Talent star Nightbirde has passed away at the age of 31 following her brave battle with cancer, TMZ reports.The publication reported on Monday that the talented singer had died on Sunday.Nightbirde – real name Jane Marczewski - appeared on the 2021 series of AGT, captivating the judges and viewers around the world with her original song, It's Okay, in her first audition.VIDEO: Nightbirde's emotional audition on America's Got Talent The song received a standing ovation from the judges, while Simon Cowell was overcome with emotion as he heard Nightbirde's brave story, and put her through to the semi-finals with the Golden Buzzer.Unfortunately, Nightbirde was forced to leave the competition early to focus on her health, but still appeared via video link on the show ahead of the finale. Nightbirde passed away aged 31In her last Instagram post shared five weeks ago, the singer updated fans on her health.She wrote: "Honestly, things have been pretty brutal.

: «Traumatizing.»«I was traumatized,» the returning chief stewardess confesses to ET over Zoom. «I had definitely a few sleepless nights. There were tears — I don't normally cry — I think everyone was quite shocked at me crying.

A post shared by Nathen Garson (@nathen_garson)«I love you so much papa. Rest In Peace and I'm so gad you got to share all your adventures with me and were able to accomplish so much,» the caption read in part.

Despite the fact that Warner Bros. would be absolutely out of its mind to release a new, big-budget ‘Batman’ reboot film with an R-rating when you watch the trailers for Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” it does seem like the film pushes the boundaries of PG-13.

A woman has been attacked by man in Glasgow's west end leading to police launching a probe into the incident.

Tim Gray Senior Vice PresidentLongtime NBC press-publicity exec Gene Walsh died Sept. 1 at his home in Burbank.